A tragic accident occurred in Naperville, Illinois, as a local contractor lost his life after a freight train collided with his snow removal equipment on Monday night, according to officials.
Authorities from Naperville reported that both police and fire services swiftly arrived at the scene located at 105 E. 4th Avenue train station.
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The incident involved a BNSF freight train traveling eastward, which struck the equipment the contractor was using on the station’s southern platform.
Unfortunately, the man succumbed to his injuries following the collision, as confirmed by the city.
This incident caused significant delays for Metra BNSF trains traveling in both directions on Monday evening.
At this time, officials have not released additional details regarding the accident.
The city issued a statement, saying, “This is a profound tragedy, and on behalf of the City of Naperville, I extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our employees and contractors deliver vital services to the community daily, and their safety is of paramount importance to us. The loss of life in this manner is heartbreaking.
We express our gratitude to the Naperville Police and Fire Departments, and Metra Police for their swift and professional handling of the scene. The City is committed to supporting our staff through this challenging period and will cooperate fully with the Metra Police Department’s ongoing investigation into this incident.”
